18/09/2026
PUP and IGNAJO Foundation, Inc. Strengthen Partnership to Expand Opportunities for PUP CADBE Students
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance (OSFA), formalized its partnership with IGNAJO Foundation, Inc. through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which aims to create greater opportunities and support for the College of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (CADBE) students.
The MOA signing ceremony was held at the ARCDO Conference Room, PUP A. Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila, bringing together the university officials and representatives from IGNAJO Foundation, Inc. for the partnership anchored on student development, educational assistance, and other opportunities.
The program opened with a prayer led by a Kapatiran ng Talino at Galing (KATAGA) official, followed by the welcome remarks and overview of the partnership delivered by Dr. Glenda D. Salorsano, Chief of the PUP Funded Section of OSFA.
Representing PUP were Prof. Tomas O. Testor, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, Engr. Ana Liza R. Publico, Director of OSFA, and Ar. Emilie T. Garcia, Dean of the College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment (CADBE). IGNAJO Foundation Inc. was represented by Ms. Ma. Katrina Y. Esquivel, Vice President, and Ms. Cyrah O. Naño, Program Coordinator.
In her message, Ms. Esquivel expressed the Foundation’s excitement for partnership and shared her recognition of PUP’s strong academic programs. Citing her experience in human resources, she noted that many applicants in the company’s engineering and architecture fields came from PUP, reflecting the University’s reputation for producing capable graduates.
She also pointed out the performance of PUP’s Interior Design program, noting its 100% passing rate for the year and the presence of topnotchers among its graduates. For Ms. Esquivel, these accomplishments demonstrate the quality of education that PUP provides.
“We’re very, very excited to see what this could bring us,” Ms. Esquivel said, emphasizing the Foundation’s desire to further develop the partnership through meaningful engagement with students.
The partnership represents a shared commitment by extending support to students and opening pathways that can contribute to both academic and professional growth. It also shows the value of collaboration between the academe and external partners in advancing student-centered initiatives.
The ceremony concluded with messages from VP Testor, Dean Garcia, Ms. Esquivel, and Dir. Publico, with Dr. Salorsano serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
Through this partnership, PUP and IGNAJO Foundation, Inc. will be able to translate the institutional collaboration into meaningful opportunities for students.
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